“Winter Survival” – Simulation From the exercise, I learned that when approaching a problem and solve it in a group the results are found to be better than if done individually. The group brain storming process gives better and more accurate solution to the problem. As a team we can target the problem from all the angles. As a team, together we work to achieve a common goal.
New novel ideas generate from the group which I would have never thought if done individually. As people are different, some listen to lecture, some read, some think and some have previous experience. All of these people put together brings great ideas.
Another thing I learned from the exercise is that when the number of members in a team is less, they reach an agreement on the issues much easier than the larger group. But larger the group, the ideas which flow between the members are comparatively much higher than the small group. There are also chances for larger groups to reaching better solution.
Communication: we had an effective interpersonal communication. And also, the members encouraged each other’s to participate in the discussion. Everyone listened to the others view point and had a healthy discussion.
Goal specification: The team members had an understanding among themselves that goal specification is very important. We had to find the best solution at the limited given time.
Three things that went well with my group:
While ranking the solutions, our team members were very generous to listen to others view and reach a common ranking acceptable to everyone. This was after effective discussions.
Everyone promoted others to contribute. Even though English was not the first language to many and was only a few months in Canada, it was not a barrier to listen, understand and accept each other.
Once agreed on a group ranking, which differed from the individual ranking, members advocated efficiently and sincerely for the group ranking.
List three things that went wrong
Initial barrier of understanding each other and the fear of whether one get accepted in the group.
Since our group was very large, the discussion on each point took long time to get on an agreement.
Interdependence: Even though a good thing in group but there is a limit. There was evidence from some members leaving the task to the others and merely accepting the group.

As such there is no major problem with our group. Regarding the initial barrier, if the same group goes next time it would work much better. After all this was the first time. Since we are a large group, if we get more time it would work much better. Next time I would recommend the group to write minutes and appoint a time keeper. Time recording for each topic is a good idea as every topic gets the due consideration, enough time and can be finished on time.
Regarding interdependence as the class goes on I believe that member become more confident and start contributing effectively.

References
Linder, D. (2009). Five Issues to Be Considered in Teambuilding. Retrieved from http://www.hydroville.org/system/files/team_fiveissues.pdf
Team Building - A Complete Guide. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/tt/h-articl/tb-basic.htm